Mamey island and Portobelo Tour from Panama City

Begin with pickup at your Panama City hotel, then make the 2-hour trip to Portobelo in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll have an hour to explore the town’s UNESCO-listed fort, which was built between the 17th and 18th centuries to repel attacks from the pirates that patrolled the Caribbean coast, including the fierce pirate Henry Morgan.

Walk the batteries where iron cannons still point out to sea, and hear the legends of Spanish gold that passed through the fortified town—and about the treasures said to be lost along the coast.

After exploring the historic site, board a boat for a 10-minute ride (boat trip not included in tour price) to a nearby island, where you’ll spend the afternoon on the beach. Swim in the clear water, soak up the sun on the beach, or bring a snorkel to hunt for sunken treasure. At the end of the afternoon, return to Portobelo for the trip back to your Panama City hotel, where this tour concludes.

From Panama city this tour is the easiest, fastest and economic way to visit one secluded island with pristine water and amazing corals reef full with colorfull fishes at the Caribbean coast, and simultaneously visit and know the rich history of Portobelo in Colon.  

Portobelo was founded in 1597 and it was protected by four forts during the golden age of the town, but due to multiple attacks that underwent the Spanish galleons when leaving the bay of Portobelo the Spanish crown took the decision to suspend the trips towards the Isthmus which caused the ruin of Portobelo.  After a visit to the town of Portobelo you will move to a beautiful beach of the Caribbean where you will be able to enjoy its warm and crystalline waters.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers